The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

STEAM Saturday
2025-01-25 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-18 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-11 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Calling all young explorers to join us on an exhilarating journey into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) as junior scientists! Embark on a thrilling adventure where you’ll unleash your curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on experiments, interactive projects, and mind-bending challenges, you’ll discover the wonders of the universe, build cool gadgets, and unlock the mysteries of nature. Get ready to ask big questions, make amazing discoveries, and become the next generation of STEAM superheroes!
Best suited for children ages 4 & up
What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking

What's in the Snow
2025-01-24 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-24 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In this activity, students will learn all about what’s in the snow! From bugs to bunnies, what else is hiding under the snow?

Science Explorers
2025-01-24 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-24 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-17 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-17 09:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experimenting with smells, designing an air powered car, or experimenting with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Best suited for children ages 5 & up
What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills

Penguin Palooza
2025-01-23 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-23 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join us to learn about penguins in Penguin Palooza and make your own penguin to take home with you!

Story Time
2025-01-23 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-23 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-16 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-16 09:30 - 10:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes.
Best Suited for ages 2 and up
What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, Listening Skills, and Fine Motor Skills

Art Wednesday
2025-01-22 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-15 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Art Wednesdays feature a special new art project each week! Art Wednesday is from 9:30-11:30 and 1:30 to 3:30.

All About Squirrels
2025-01-21 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-21 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
All About Squirrels. Help our furry friends find food this winter and make a feeder for squirrels (and other animals out and about during the winter).

Tuesdays for Tots
2025-01-21 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-21 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-14 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-14 09:30 - 10:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Every Tuesday at 9:30am and 1:30pm enjoy this fun and educational time for our littlest visitors! Experiment together with art, science, language and math early learning activities that support early childhood learning. Children can Practice important skills like taking turns and making friends as they explore the stations that promote school readiness, social connections, and skill development.
Best Suited for Children ages 2 to 5

Sensory Sunday
2025-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Sensory Sunday is a special event held once a month to accommodate guests with sensory needs. During this time, flashing lights and sirens will be turned off. As always, we offer weighted vests and noise-reducing headphones for those who need them. Sensory Sunday is open to everyone—not just children. Adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers are also welcome to join the fun.

Cool Chemistry
2025-01-17 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-17 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Get ready for a cool chemistry adventure! In this exciting activity, students will dive into the fascinating world of non-Newtonian fluids, exploring their unique properties through hands-on experiments. Discover how these mysterious substances behave in unexpected ways.

W is for Winter!
2025-01-16 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-16 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
We will be making a baking soda “snow” marble mazes to make our very own marble run!

Magnet Mania
2025-01-14 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-14 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Kids will create masterpieces with the power of magnetism! Dip the magnetic objects in paint and drop them onto the paper. Lift the plate and move the magnetic wand under it, what happens?
